Veterinary care
(305) 824-9990
PALMETTO ANIMAL CLINIC
Services
We deliver expert wellness with superior care services designed to keep your pet as healthy as possible. Whether it’s an annual checkup, vaccinations or regular treatments, we offer everything your pet needs.
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Diagnostic
As caring owners, you want the very best for your pet. With our in-house services, we have the best in diagnostic tools:
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Ct-Scan
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X-Rays
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In-house Blood Test
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Ultrasound
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Echocardiogram
By seeking to prevent problems before they arise, you’re ensuring your pet's health and happiness.
Laser Therapy
Veterinary laser therapy is an innovative treatment that has recently been found to offer many benefits. It reduces pain and helps your pet feel relief sooner, and they'll be less likely to focus attention on the area, helping the healing process further.
Used similarly to acupuncture, massage therapy, and other alternative therapies.
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Why would my pet need laser therapy?
Therapy lasers are primarily used to reduce swelling, pain, and speed the healing process. These mechanisms allow us to successfully treat a wide range of conditions non-invasively and without drugs.
When should I consider laser therapy for my pet?
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Laser therapy can be useful for your pet in a number of ways. The following are common clinical conditions where veterinary laser therapy may be used as treatment.
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Musculoskeletal pain
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Immunoregulation
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Traumatic wound healing
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Surgical wound healing
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Increasing the metabolism of specific tissues
Diagnostic Lab in House
At our clinic, we are fully committed to your pet’s health and happiness. That’s why we recommend bringing them in for regular diagnostic labs. By doing so, we’ll be able to treat issues before they arise.
Preventive Care
Even when your pet is healthy, preventive medicine are an important part of keeping them in the best possible condition.
Heartworm Protection
Your pet depends on you to do the right thing. And that means protecting them from dangerous parasites. Interceptor® (milbemycin oxime), is trusted by veterinarians for over 25 years. This medication prevents heartworm disease and provides broad spectrum protection from important intestinal parasites such as:
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Hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum)
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Roundworm (Toxocara canis and Toxascaris leonina)
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Whipworm (Trichuris vulpis)
Flea and Tick Protection
BRAVECTO protects your cat or dog nearly 3 times longer than any monthly treatment.
Vaccines
Preventive care is an important aspect in maintaining your pet's health. Proper vaccines are vital in protecting them against harmful diseases.
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Why are vaccines important?
Vaccinations are vital to the health and protection of your pet, and serve as a preventive measure in combating viral diseases like:
Canine Vaccines:
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Distemper
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Hepatitis
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Parvo
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Parainfluenza
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Leptospirosis
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Rabies
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and other ones
Feline Vaccines:
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Panleukopenia
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Leukemia
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Calia Virus
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Rhinotracheitis
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Rabies
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and other ones
Dental Care
Annual dental exams and cleanings are recommended to protect your pet from many health problems and help them maintain a healthy and clean mouth.
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Why do pets need dental care?
Many health problems start in the mouth. Plaque, tartar, periodontal disease, and infected teeth serve as a source of inflammation and infection for the rest of the body.
Dental disease is one of the most common problems that we see in dogs and cats. It can cause drooling, reluctance to eat, swelling, bad breath, redness of the gums, loose teeth and tooth discoloration.
Surgery
We are pleased to offer our patients the highest quality care. We want nothing but the best for our patients, especially during surgery.
Nutritional Counseling
Proper diet and nutrition can help your pet fight against disease, maintain a proper weight, and promote the overall well-being of your pet.
We will help you make the right dietary changes for your pet so that they can stay on track living their happy and healthy lives. A healthy diet and good nutrition can reduce or even eliminate the following problems:
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Pet allergies
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Itching and scratching
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Dull coat
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Arthritis
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Joint and hip problems
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Intestinal disorders
Microchipping
Microchip identification is the most reliable way to reunite lost pets with their owners.
We help to return lost cats and dogs to their homes every day. Pet ID chips are the most reliable way to reunite pets with their owners and provide peace of mind.